DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE : Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business

DEPARTMENT : Decision Sciences and Innovation
COURSE CODE : DSIMGTS (Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics, Management
Science)
CLASS DAYS AND CLASS TIME ROOM:
M 1245 1415 L228
DSIMGTS C35 REYES, BOBBY R.
W 1245 1415 L229
M 1615 1745 L229
DSIMGTS C36 REYES, BOBBY R.
W 1615 1745 L228

INSTRUCTOR : BOBBY R. REYES

CONSULTATION HOURS :

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a three-unit course which provides business students with the necessary skills in decision making
anchored on the science of quantification. This covers the judicious use of business information from the
internal and external loci of the organization as bases in making business decisions. Emphasis is made
on that business analytics is not a theoretical discipline: these techniques are only interesting and
important to the extent that they can be used to provide real insights and improve the speed, reliability,
and quality of decisions. The concepts learned in this class should help students identify opportunities in
which business analytics can be used to improve performance and support important decisions. It should
make them alert to the ways that analytics can be used— and misused — within an organization.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following :
ELGA LEARNING OUTCOME
Effective communicators  to present in class the application of advanced
quantitative models to management decision models
through project paper, case analysis and board work

Critical and creative thinkers  to develop analytical thinking and proper reasoning in
the application of quantitative models to
management decision models.

 to acquire the more advanced skills for the proper use

of quantitative techniques in business decision-making

Technically proficient and competent  to identify the various mathematical tools used in
professionals and leaders business decision-making;

 to apply the theories of quantitative analysis in solving

business problems;

 to be proficient in building quantitative models using

computer software in business decision-making

 to establish the habits of neatness and orderliness in

presenting written solution to problems

 to be knowledgeable in using computer software for

quantitative models in operations research.

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 Service-driven, ethical, and socially  Challenge the Lasallian learners to realize their full
responsible citizens potential in applying quantitative techniques through
creativity; innovativeness; honesty; and perseverance.

 Ensure that the learners translate knowledge,

innovation, and creativity into something useful in
actual practice for the betterment of society and the
Church.

 Prepare the learners to participate responsibly in the

world of work, family, community, nation and Church
by developing values of honesty, patience, and
perseverance in the process of finding solutions to
problems; and

 Bring Christian perspectives to bear on human

understanding, skills and values of the learners
through realization of the role of quantitative
techniques in decision-making in enabling
businessmen to be more socially responsible.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit the
following during the indicated dates of the term.

LEARNING OUTCOME REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE

LO 1: present in class the application of Case analysis using At the end of each quantitative
quantitative models to management Quantitative Methods (Excel model (see Learning Plan
decision models with Solver and QM for below)
windows software)
LO 2: apply the theories of quantitative Project paper using Week 13
analysis in solving business problems and Quantitative Methods (Excel
to be proficient in building quantitative with Solver and QM for
models using computer software in windows software)
business decision-making

LO 3: Quizzes. Homework/Seatwork, At the end of each quantitative

apply the theories of quantitative analysis Final Exam model discussion
in solving business problems;

establish the habits of neatness and Reflection paper At the end of each case study,
orderliness in presenting written solution students should state
to problems recommendations with
Realize of the role of quantitative consideration of corporate
techniques in decision-making in social responsibility triple
enabling businessmen to be more bottom effect (profit,
socially responsible. planet/environment,
people/society)

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT: (PROJECT PAPER, CASE ANALYSIS & REFLECTION PAPER)

CRITERIA STRONG ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE WEAK RATING

4 3 2 1
Define the Accurately Accurately Misinterprets Offers biased
problem interprets interprets evidence, interpretations of

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 evidence, evidence, statements, evidence,
statements, statements, graphics, questions, statements, graphics,
graphics, graphics, etc. questions,
questions, etc. questions, etc. information, or the
points of view of
others.
Develop a Identifies the Identifies relevant Fails to identify Fails to identify or
model most important arguments (for strong, relevant hastily chooses
arguments for choice of model arguments for model
choice of model choice of model
Acquire input Identifies and Identifies and Fails to identify and Fails to identify or
data gathers the most gathers relevant gather relevant data hastily gathers
important data data suitable for suitable for chosen relevant data suitable
suitable for chosen model model for chosen model
chosen model
Develop and Draws Draws warranted Draws unwarranted Does not justify
test the warranted and conclusions or fallacious results or procedures,
solution sensible, based on solution conclusions nor explain
conclusions conclusions
based on
solution
Analyze the Thoughtfully Offers analyses Ignores or Ignores or
results analyzes and and evaluations superficially superficially
evaluates major of obvious evaluates obvious evaluates obvious
alternative alternative points alternative points of alternative points of
points of view of view. view. view.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT: REFLECTION PAPER

CRITERIA Unacceptable Acceptable Exemplary Score

1 2 3
Identifies Has a vague idea of Identifies the dilemma, Describes the dilemma in
Dilemma what the dilemma is and including pertinent facts, detail having gathered
is uncertain what must and ascertains what must pertinent facts. Ascertains
be decided be decided exactly what must be
decided
Considers Is unsure as to who Determines who should Determines who should be
Stakeholders should be involved in the be involved in the involved in the decision
decision-making process decision making process making process and
and accurately identifies thoroughly reflects on the
all the stakeholders viewpoints of the
stakeholders

Analyzes Begins to appraise the Clarifies at least two Clarifies a number of

Alternatives relevant facts and alternatives and predicts alternatives and evaluates
and assumptions and their associated each on the basis of whether
Consequences identifies some consequences in detail. or not there is interest and
alternatives. concern over the welfare of
all stakeholders
Chooses an Has difficulty identifying Formulates an Formulates an
Action and appropriate course implementation plan that implementation plan that
of action from among delineates the execution delineates the execution of
alternatives of the decision the decision and that
evidences a thoughtful
reflection on the benefits and
risks of action

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 OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Quizzes, Assignments and Departmental Final Examination

GRADING SYSTEM:
Formative Assessments (3 quizzes) 40% 4.0 97 - 100
Creative Assessment 1: 10% 3.5 93 – 96.9
Individual & Group: (case analyses,
assignments, seatwork, & exercises) 3.0 89 – 92.9
2.5 85 – 88.9
Class participation & attendance 5% 2.0 80 – 84.9
Creative Assessment 2:
1.5 75 – 79.9
Group Project-Paper 15%
Group work (10%) 1.0 70 – 74.9
Peer evaluation (5%) 0.0 < 70
Summative Assessment: 30%
**passing is 70%
Departmental Final Examination
TOTAL 100%

LEARNING PLAN:
LEARNING OUTCOME TOPIC WEEK NO. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Orientation 1 Discuss the syllabus

(1.5 hrs.) - Grading System
- Course Outline
- Textbook
- Class Policies
- Groupings (Case Analysis & Project)
L01, L03 Introduction to 1-2 Lecture and discussion on:
Quantitative Analysis (3 Hours) - The Quantitative Analysis Approach
(Chapter 1) - How to Develop a Quantitative Analysis
Essentials of Business Model
Analytics 2e

Descriptive Statistics - Types of Data/Modifying data

(Chapter 2) - Distributions from Data
Essentials of Business - Measures of Location/Variability
Analytics 2e - Analyzing Distributions
- Measures of Asso. between 2 Variables
L01, L03 Decision Analysis 2-3 Lecture and discussion on:
(Chapter 15) (3 Hours) - Problem Formulation
Essentials of Business - Decision Analysis Without Probabilities
Analytics 2e - Decision Analysis with Probabilities
- Decision Analysis with Sample
Information
- Utility Theory
- Decision Trees

L01, L03 Linear Optimization 3–4 Lecture and discussion on:

Models (4.5 Hours) - Maximization
(Chapter 11) - Minimization
Essentials of Business - Special Cases on LP
Analytics 2e - Sensitivity Analysis

L02 Quiz #1 5
(1.5 Hours)

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L01, L0 Integer Linear 5-6 Lecture and discussion on:
Optimization Model (4.5 Hours) - Integer Programming
(Chapter 12) - Goal Programming
Essentials of Business - Nonlinear Programming
Analytics 2e

Nonlinear 7 Lecture and discussion on:

Optimization Models (3 Hours) - Nonlinear Optimization Modeling
(Chapter 13)
Essentials of Business
Analytics 2e

L01, L03 Transportation and 8 Lecture and discussion on:

Assignment Models (3 Hours) - The Transportation Problem
(Chapter 9) - The Assignment Problem
Quantitative Analysis - The Transportation Algorithm
for Management 11e - Special Situations with the
Transportation Algorithm
- The Assignment Algorithm

L01, L03 Inventory Control 9 Lecture and discussion on:

Models (1.5 Hours) - Inventory Control & Decision
(Chapter 6) - ABC Analysis
Quantitative Analysis - Economic Order Quantity
for Management 11e - Reorder Point

L03 Quiz #2 9
(1.5 Hours)
L01, L03 Project Management 10 Lecture and discussion on:
(Chapter 12) (3 Hours) - PERT / CPM
Quantitative Analysis - PERT / Cost
for Management 11e - Project Crashing

L01, L03 Waiting Lines and 11 Lecture and discussion on:

Queuing Theory (3 Hours) - Waiting Line Costs
Models - Queuing Systems
(Chapter 13)
Quantitative Analysis
for Management 11e

L01, L03 Monte Carlo 12 Lecture and discussion on:

Simulation (1.5 Hours) - Base-Case Scenario
(Chapter 14)
Essentials of Business
Analytics 2e

L03 Quiz #3 12
(1.5 Hours)
L01, L02, L03 Project Paper Day 13
Submission (3 Hours)

Project Group
Presentation
Departmental 14
Final Exam
L01, L03 Fourth Hour 14 Hours Additional activities involving online discussion &
Total presentation, research, and other related
activities to be submitted in AnimoSpace.

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TEXT / MATERIALS:
Camm, J.D., Cochran, J.J., Fry, M.J., Ohlman, J.W., Anderson, D.R., Sweeney,D.J., Williams, T.A.
(2017). Essentials of Business Analytics (2nd Ed.) Cengage Learning.

Render, B., Stair, R., & Hanna, M. (2012). Quantitative Analysis for Management (11th ed.). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Computational Software: Excel with Solver, QM for Windows

REFERENCES:

Albright, C. S., & Winston, W. L. (2019). Business Analytics: Data Analysis & Decision Making 7th
Edition. Cengage Learning Asia.

Anderson, D. R., Sweeney, D. J., Williams, T. A., Camm J. D., & Cochran, J. J. (2018). Modern Business
Statistics with Microsoft Excel. Cengage Learning Asia.

Other texts in Management Science, Operations Research and Operations Management

CLASS POLICIES:

1. Learning outputs are required and not optional to pass the course.
2. Students are expected to cooperate on projects but not on exams!
3. There will be 3 quizzes. Cancellation of the lowest quiz is not allowed.
4. As a general policy, no special or make-up tests for missed quizzes will be given. However, a faculty
member may give special exams for
A. approved absences (where the student concerned officially represented the University at some
function or activity).
B. absences due to serious illness which require hospitalization, death in the family and other
reasons which the faculty member deems meritorious.
5. If a student missed two (2) quizzes, then he/she will be required to take a make up for the second
missed quiz.
6. If the student has no valid reason for missing a quiz (for example, the student was not prepared to
take the quiz) then the student receives 0% for the missed quiz.
7. Mobile phones and other forms of communication devices should be on silent mode or turned off
during class.
8. Students are expected to be attentive and exhibit the behavior of a mature and responsible individual
during class. They are also expected to come to class on time and prepared.
9. Sleeping, bringing in food and drinks, and wearing a cap and sunglasses in class are not allowed.
10. Students who wish to go to the washroom must politely ask permission and, if given such, they should
be back in class within 5 minutes. Only one student at a time may be allowed to leave the classroom
for this purpose.
11. Students who are absent from the class for more than 5 meetings will get a final grade of 0.0 in the
course.
12. Only students who are officially enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the class meetings.

Please also refer to Student Handbook.

Bobby R. Reyes
January 2020